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NEBOSH does not deliver courses. It develops syllabuses for its qualifications and sets methods of assessment, such as examinations and practical coursework. Courses are delivered by NEBOSH Accredited Course Providers.
NEBOSH does not deliver courses. It develops syllabuses for its qualifications and sets methods of assessment, such as examinations and practical coursework. Courses are delivered by NEBOSH Accredited Course Providers.


Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract over 30,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 400 Course Providers in 83 countries around the world. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Occupational_Safety_and_Health</ref>, the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Institute_of_Risk_and_Safety_Management</ref> and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Environmental_Management_and_Assessment</ref>
Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract over 30,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 400 Course Providers in 83 countries around the world. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Occupational_Safety_and_Health Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Institute_of_Risk_and_Safety_Management International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)t]
and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Environmental_Management_and_Assessment Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)]


NEBOSH maintains Investors in People (IIP) <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investors_in_People</ref> status and is also an ISO 9001:2008 <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_9001</ref> registered organisation.
NEBOSH maintains [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investors_in_People Investors in People (IIP)] status and is also an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_9001 ISO 9001:2008]
<ref name=NEBOSHwebsite>[http://www.nebosh.org.uk NEBOSH website]</ref>


== Address ==
== Address ==
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== Background ==
== Background ==


In 1974, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_at_Work_etc._Act_1974 the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act] laid down general principles for the management of health and safety at work in Britain <ref name=HSE>[http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm/ HSE (Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974)]</ref>
In 1974, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_at_Work_etc._Act_1974 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act]
laid down general principles for the management of health and safety at work in Britain <ref name=HSE*>[ http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm HSE - Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974]</ref>. This legislation, together with the establishment of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_Executive Health and Safety Executive (HSE)]and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_Commission Health and Safety Commission (HSC)] (now merged), led to more emphasis being placed on occupational safety and health by UK employers from the mid 1970s onwards <ref name=HSE>[ http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/history/ HSE (Historical picture)]</ref>. As a result, the role of health and safety officer and health and safety manager became more widespread in British workplaces.


To meet a need for the provision of vocational qualifications in the area of occupational safety and health, NEBOSH was established in September 1979, operating from the offices of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution_of_Occupational_Safety_and_Health IOSH]
on the Uppingham Road in Leicester.


At the time, the NEBOSH Board, led by founding Chairman, Professor Richard Booth, set out its primary objective: "To improve the quality & quantity of people with vocational qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health.”
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==History==

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== History ==
NEBOSH was set up in 1979 as the National Safety Examinations Board, but quickly changed to its present name, with Richard Booth as the first Chair.<ref name=NEBOSH30>[http://www.30yearsofnebosh.org.uk/ 30 Years of NEBOSH]</ref> The first NEBOSH approved examinations were held in 1980, for modules leading to an Ordinary Level and Higher Level Certificate.<ref name=NEBOSH30/>. Qualifications were later expanded to include a Diploma. In 1992 it was incorporated as a limited company and registered as a charity: in 1999 it moved to its present premises.<ref name=NEBOSH30/> In 2000 it was accredited by the [[QCA]] and in 2001 introduced [[post-nominal]]s for holders of certain of its qualifications.<ref name=NEBOSH30/> In 2006 the 100,000 General Cerificate was awarded.<ref name=NEBOSH30/>
NEBOSH was set up in 1979 as the National Safety Examinations Board, but quickly changed to its present name, with Richard Booth as the first Chair.<ref name=NEBOSH30>[http://www.30yearsofnebosh.org.uk/ 30 Years of NEBOSH]</ref> The first NEBOSH approved examinations were held in 1980, for modules leading to an Ordinary Level and Higher Level Certificate.<ref name=NEBOSH30/>. Qualifications were later expanded to include a Diploma. In 1992 it was incorporated as a limited company and registered as a charity: in 1999 it moved to its present premises.<ref name=NEBOSH30/> In 2000 it was accredited by the [[QCA]] and in 2001 introduced [[post-nominal]]s for holders of certain of its qualifications.<ref name=NEBOSH30/> In 2006 the 100,000 General Cerificate was awarded.<ref name=NEBOSH30/>


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NEBOSH
Formation1979
TypeEducational Organisation
HeadquartersLeicester
Location
  • United Kingdom
Official language
English
Chief Executive
Teresa Budworth
Key people
David Morris (Chairman)
Budget
£ 4,057,234 [1]
Websitehttp://www.nebosh.org.uk/

NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is a UK-based independent examining board delivering vocational qualifications in health, safety & environmental practice and management. It was founded in 1979 and has with charitable status. NEBOSH offers a range of qualifications from introductory to professional level. Around 180,000 people worldwide hold a NEBOSH qualification. [1]

NEBOSH does not deliver courses. It develops syllabuses for its qualifications and sets methods of assessment, such as examinations and practical coursework. Courses are delivered by NEBOSH Accredited Course Providers.

Courses leading to NEBOSH qualifications attract over 30,000 candidates annually and are offered by over 400 Course Providers in 83 countries around the world. NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by relevant professional membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM)t and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

NEBOSH maintains Investors in People (IIP) status and is also an ISO 9001:2008 [2]

Address

Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QW UK

Background

In 1974, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act laid down general principles for the management of health and safety at work in Britain [3]. This legislation, together with the establishment of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)and Health and Safety Commission (HSC) (now merged), led to more emphasis being placed on occupational safety and health by UK employers from the mid 1970s onwards [4]. As a result, the role of health and safety officer and health and safety manager became more widespread in British workplaces.

To meet a need for the provision of vocational qualifications in the area of occupational safety and health, NEBOSH was established in September 1979, operating from the offices of IOSH on the Uppingham Road in Leicester.

At the time, the NEBOSH Board, led by founding Chairman, Professor Richard Booth, set out its primary objective: "To improve the quality & quantity of people with vocational qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health.”

History

NEBOSH was set up in 1979 as the National Safety Examinations Board, but quickly changed to its present name, with Richard Booth as the first Chair.[5] The first NEBOSH approved examinations were held in 1980, for modules leading to an Ordinary Level and Higher Level Certificate.[5]. Qualifications were later expanded to include a Diploma. In 1992 it was incorporated as a limited company and registered as a charity: in 1999 it moved to its present premises.[5] In 2000 it was accredited by the QCA and in 2001 introduced post-nominals for holders of certain of its qualifications.[5] In 2006 the 100,000 General Cerificate was awarded.[5]

Award

  • Health and Safety at Work Qualification

Certificates

Diplomas

  • National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Diploma in Environmental Management

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b NEBOSH Annual Report 2010
  2. ^ NEBOSH website
  3. ^ [ http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm HSE - Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974]
  4. ^ [ http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/history/ HSE (Historical picture)]
  5. ^ a b c d e 30 Years of NEBOSH
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